Dave Leval
Multimedia Journalist
Anchorage, AK
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(Photo Credit: Freeze Frame Photography)
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The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alaska has continued to decline, and the state's largest hospital is no longer operating under crisis standards of care.
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39 businesses took part in the annual program hosted by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership
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Postal Service predicts to process and deliver 12 billion cards and packages over the holiday season.
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Senior staff serve soldiers hot Thanksgiving meal during annual celebration.
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Huna Totem Corporation proposes a major development for the city to attract more visitors, cruise ships. The City of Whittier is excited by the prospect.
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Matanuska-Susitna Borough Emergency Services personnel say so far, no problems have been found, but that they'll continue to monitor Willow Creek for potential flooding.
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Plamer's Real Life Church is one of five locations that took part in the Food Bank of Alaska's annual Mat-Su Thanksgiving Blessing
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Huna Totem Corp. would spend up to $80 million on first phase of its "Head of the Bay Project" that would also include new boardwalk, train depot, and bus turnaround area for Whittier.
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Staff Sgt. Adam Krauland earned the title during the national competition in May.
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Cost of this year's meal is expected to cost 5% more compared to a year ago.
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Screeners around the country have until Nov. 22 to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The U.S. reopened it's land border to fully vaccinated Canadians November 8, and Skagway's leaders are already searching for potential solutions to difficulties crossing the border during the next tourist season in the summer of 2022.
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Skagway and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced an agreement on Nov. 5 to begin process to design a new multi-purpose dock.
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Northrim Bank becomes first partner with the Army Guard under the PaYS program, which guarantees soldiers preparing to leave the service at least one interview with private company .
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One person is dead following a Sunday afternoon plane crash in Kodiak.
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MyHouse provides job skills and training for homeless youth. There are plans in place to expand the organization that helps over 120 clients a week.
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Nine Army and Air Guard units share Jolly Green Rescue of the Year for two rescues during Memorial Day weekend
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Alaska troops who don't receive an exemption could be discharged if they refuse the vaccine, under the federal order.
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Members of the 176th Wing processed Afghan evacuees in New Jersey for nearly two months.
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Bert Cottle, Enda DeVries, and Matthew Beck seek to replace Vern Halter, who has reached his term limit.
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People are asked to place their calls on Warrior Call Day on Nov. 21 to check on the mental health status of those who served as way to help reduce suicide.
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Roughly 60% of TSA employees fully vaccinated ahead of Nov. 22 deadline.
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A plane crash in Willow at the end of a private airstrip injured two people on Saturday, and the NTSB is investigating.
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Rural Alaska is expected to benefit from the Aurora 4A satellite being launched next year by Pacific Dataport and Astranis.
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The field that hosts Wasilla's Legion Post 35 baseball teams has been struck with vandalism for the fourth time since 2016.
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JBER is primary site for exercise Yudh Abhyas, as soldiers from both India and the U.S. learn how to operate in cold climates and high-altitude conditions.
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Soldotna’s Benjamin Dziobek is in a way better place emotionally these days. He served in the Navy from 1999 to 2003 and said combat took a toll on him.
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Fully vaccinated Canadians will be allowed to cross into Alaska by land on Nov. 8 for first time since the pandemic started.
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The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual meeting on Nov. 2 to make a final determination on why an aircraft ran off the runway in 2019 after it landed in Unalaska.
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The 211th Rescue Squadron evacuated U.S. airmen from Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq before missiles hit on Jan. 8, 2020.
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54-year-old Matthew Quiner drowned at a beach in Oxnard Friday. Still no word on the cause of death.
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The FBI has launched a new campaign encouraging Alaskans to report hate crimes.
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The wing is the recipient of the U.S. Air Force’s Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year award.
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Lt. Col. Rob Marshall created Seven Summits Challenge to help fellow airmen achieve their full potential, and cope with depression.
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Cargo has turned out to be a steady business at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
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Members of the Army Alaska hokey team have returned to the ice for the first time in nearly two years.
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Push is on to get young children to play flag football instead to reduce chances of brain injuries.
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New service could start in the middle of 2022 pending federal approval.
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Donated clothing went to military children around Alaska who were unable to afford them.
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Three people were convicted for a scheme that denied computer access to the internet.
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In 2019, 25 military veterans around Alaska died by suicide. According to 2018 data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, that’s seven more compared to the previous year.
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Alaska National Guard soldiers in Louisiana continue to supply hurricane relief for people in need, while airmen in New Jersey work with Afghan evacuees relocating in the U.S.
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99 Plus 1, Inc. is set to be the shelter's new contractor, replacing Bean's Cafe once its contract ends Sept. 15.
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People filled the Alaska Fallen Firefighter Memorial for its annual ceremony to honor those who died during the 9/11 attacks.
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Guest speakers included a guard member who was at the Pentagon when hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the building.
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VIPER trains veterans for careers in aircraft maintenance, and as electricians.
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Providence Alaska Medical Center has joined several other Alaska hospitals in restricting its visitation policy as COVID-19 cases rise.
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Wreaths Across America will host virtual 5K and 10K races September 11-25 as it tries to get 2 million wreaths placed on military headstones around the country.
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Anchorage Police officer wounded when another officer's gun fired while they tried to arrest Justin Constantine.
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Flags, place settings among the tributes to those who died in the Aug. 26 attack on the Kabul airport. People encouraged to wave their American flags Tuesday, Sept. 7.